Computer Science 355---Course Outline---Fall 2020

Computer Science 355
Course Outline, Fall 2020

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Learning Activities

for the student:

design, analyze and simulate digital circuits
understand the fundamentals of digital design
introduce microcomputer design fundamentals
overview concepts in design verification

for the course:

provide a sound basis for later courses in related areas
integrate Verilog into a traditional logic design course

Overall, this course is intended for everyone who wants to understand how to design and build digital circuits.

Instructor: Dr. Peter Walsh

Office: Bldg 315 Room 214
Phone: 753-3245 Ext 2363
E-mail: peter.walsh@viu.ca
Office Hours: TBD

Recommended Lecture Texts:

Principles of Digital Design (Prentice Hall) Gajski

Introduction to Logic and Computer Design (McGraw/Hill) Marcovitz

Digital Design 3rd ed. (Prentice Hall) M. Morris Mano

There is NO REQUIRED lecture text. A copy of Digital Design Essentials (previously used text) can be found in the lab.

There is NO REQUIRED lab text.

Recommended Lab Texts:

Verilog for Digital Design (Wiley) Frank Vahid and Roman Lysecky

Evaluation:

Two on-line Quizzes (date TBD)	50%
One final on-line lab Quiz (Verilog) (date TBD)	20%
Max of 10 Lab Exercises	30%

Grading:

NOTE: You must receive a passing mark (>= 50%) on all components of the course in order to pass the course (components are listed in the Evaluation section).

Peter Walsh's Teaching Page